Senior Mechanical Engineer- Plant Layout and Piping

Ramboll • Charlotte, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Ramboll is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Solutions for Industry group in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role focuses on industrial process piping and plant equipment layouts for chemical, power, and/or industrial facilities, including medium and large projects. The engineer will work with experienced and entry-level engineers and designers to develop technically sound designs and collaborate across disciplines and offices.

The position includes developing equipment arrangements and piping drawings for new and retrofit plant processes; preparing specifications, conceptual designs, and early-stage cost estimates; performing code studies and piping flexibility analyses; designing piping supports; and conducting utility-system process design. The engineer will coordinate with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams, check designs for consistency with project documents and standards, and visit sites for retrofit projects. Domestic day and overnight travel should be expected. The role also requires following Ramboll project execution, health, safety, and environmental policies.

The position is based in Ramboll’s Charlotte office. Applicants must already be authorized to work full-time in the United States; sponsorship is not available. The anticipated base salary is $120,000–$145,000 per year. The role may also be eligible for bonus, overtime, or other compensation, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or higher.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• At least 10 years of mechanical engineering experience, focused on industrial process piping and plant equipment layout.
• Experience with chemical, power, or industrial mechanical equipment and ability to work across a wide range of mechanical engineering areas.
• Knowledge of applicable ASME, SMACNA, NFPA, API, and building codes for duct, piping, atmospheric tanks, and pressure vessels, as well as secondary systems including insulation.
• Experience analyzing piping systems for flexibility and stress in accordance with ASME B31.3.
• Ability to establish and meet project budgets and schedules, including estimating mechanical total installed cost.
• Ability to foster a creative engineering environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revit, Inventor, Compress, and Caesar II pipe stress analysis.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing equipment arrangement and piping drawings for new and retrofit plant processes.
• Develop specifications for piping and mechanical equipment.
• Develop conceptual designs and cost estimates for early project stages.
• Perform code studies and piping flexibility analyses.
• Design and specify process and utility piping supports.
• Apply ASME B31.1 and B31.3 piping codes and the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code in design work.
• Perform utility-system process design, including developing P&IDs, sizing utility equipment, and preparing utility equipment specifications.
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, lead engineers, and designers across engineering disciplines and Ramboll offices to achieve cohesive designs.
• Check and assure designs comply with P&IDs, piping specifications, Ramboll standards, and project documentation.
• Visit job sites as required for retrofit projects; expect domestic day trips and overnight trips.
• Follow Ramboll’s Project Execution Manual policies and standards.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment by following Ramboll’s Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.
• May be eligible for a bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior